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Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and success of cutting-edge automotive systems.\nYou’ll lead fault investigations, support drawing and assembly checks, and mentor student engineers. Alongside your project responsibilities, you’ll also drive continuous improvement, contributing to smarter, more efficient design practices across the team.\nAbout You\nYou combine strong technical ability with a proactive attitude and a solid understanding of engineering design principles, detailed drawings, and modern CAD tools (Siemens NX). You take pride in producing precise, high-quality work. You’re self-motivated, calm under pressure, and confident taking ownership of key projects from concept to completion.\nClear communication and balanced judgement come naturally to you, and you work well with colleagues across all disciplines. As a senior, you lead by example and contribute to building a positive, high-performance team culture.\nKey Responsibilities\nCreate conceptual and detailed designs for vehicle components and structures.\nDevelop lightweight, structurally efficient, cost-effective solutions with a keen eye for mass, stiffness and performance trade-offs.\nProduce supporting structural and functional calculations.\nCollaborate closely with aerodynamics, vehicle science, electronics, chassis, stress, transmission, R&D, production and external suppliers.\nWrite clear technical procedures and system specifications.\nLead fault investigations and implement timely, robust fixes.\nSupport drawing and assembly checking, and provide Class 5 sign-off with stress engineering.\nMentor student placements and help shape the next generation of engineering talent.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, working with senior engineers to enhance design efficiency across the team.\nAct as a key point of contact for project allocation, supplier engagement, and user-acceptance activities.\nWhat You Bring\nWe’re looking for someone who combines exceptional technical skill with leadership potential, creativity, and collaboration.\nYou’ll excel in this role if you have:\nStrong understanding of engineering design for components and assemblies, aligned with industry standards.\nFamiliarity with CAD and engineering software used in vehicle design (NX experience a bonus - training available).\nSuperb attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.\nA proactive, self-motivated mindset with the confidence to lead projects independently.\nA positive, open, and team-focused attitude, able to inspire colleagues at all levels.\nExcellent judgement, integrity and communication skills.\nStrong organisational abilities with a clear sense of prioritisation.\nQualifications & Experience\nDegree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or a closely related engineering discipline.\nProven technical expertise in your specialism, with the ability to lead and own significant engineering projects.\nCompany Description\nFor almost 50 years, Williams F1 Racing Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. 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